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Canon PowerShot S45 manual Notice Concerning Shooting, About the Histogram, Overexposure Warning

Models: PowerShot S45

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About the Histogram

The histogram is a graph that allows you to judge the brightness of the recorded image. The greater the bias toward the left in the graph, the darker the image. The greater the bias toward to the right, the brighter the image. If the image is dark, adjust the exposure compensation to a positive number. Similarly, adjust the exposure compensation to a negative number if the image is bright (p. 79).

Histogram Examples

Dark Image Balanced Image Bright Image

Overexposure Warning

In detailed display mode, overexposed portions of the image blink.

Notice Concerning Shooting

When using this camera to shoot scenes containing extremely bright subjects, a vertical, red bar of light may appear on the LCD monitor. This is a normal occurrence in devices containing CCDs and does not constitute a malfunction. This red bar of light will not be recorded when shooting still photos, but it will be recorded when shooting movies.

Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions

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Canon PowerShot S45 manual Notice Concerning Shooting, About the Histogram, Overexposure Warning

Contents

Please start by reading the Precautions on page 4 of this manual ENGLISHCamera User Guide Installing the Software Connecting the Camera to a ComputerUsing the Printer and Printing Shooting with the CameraCamera Body Temperature Language SettingCharging the Date/Time Battery About the LCD MonitorSymbols Used About this Camera User GuideQuestion? Look Here First About the Thumb Index ConnectingQuick Start Preparing the Camera, Basic FunctionsTable of Contents Customizing the Camera My Camera SettingsShooting - Letting the Camera Select Settings Components GuideReplaying Shooting - Selecting Particular EffectsErasing Safety Precautions Warranty LimitationsRead This First Please ReadWarnings Use of power sources not expressly recommended for this equipment may lead to overheating, distortion of the equipment, fire, electrical shock or other hazards. Use only the recommended power accessories Avoid Condensation Related Problems CautionsPreventing Malfunctions Avoid Strong Magnetic FieldsCharge the Battery p Install the Battery pInstall the CF card p Quick StartFocus p Shoot pView the recorded image p autofocus is setFront View Components GuideBack / Bottom View DC Coupler Cable Cover p CF Card Slot/Battery Cover p. 17Strap Mount Viewfinder p Attaching the Wrist Strap Tripod SocketControls Upper IndicatorLower Indicator Shooting Mode Dial Auto pImage Zone Creative ZoneOperating the Multicontroller Moving the cursor on the LCD monitor up and downMoving the cursor on the LCD monitor left and right Confirming a menu selection or moving the AF frameCharging the Battery Pack Align the edge of the battery pack withthe battery in the direction of the arrow Battery charger model names and types vary by region For CB-2LTBattery Pack Handling Precautions Installing the Battery Pack Battery Low Status Installing the Battery Pack continuedSee Battery Performance p ChangeInstalling a CF Card Slide the CF card slot/battery cover inTurn off the camera p the direction of the arrow to open theUsing the Soft Case Optional CF Card Handling PrecautionsSetting the Date / Time 3 Select the Set up menu using A on the multicontroller4 Select Date/Time using C or D on the multicontroller, then press Turn on the camera pSetting the Date / Time continued Setting the Language Turning the Power On / Off Slide the power/replay lever to the right againBasic Functions Turning On/Off the Camera in Shooting ModePower-saving Function Turning on the camera without the startup sound and imageSwitching between Shooting and Replaying 1 Slide the power/replay lever to the right p1 Open the lens cover p 2 Shooting ModePower Off Pressing the shutter button halfwayPreparing the Camera, Basic Functions Shooting ModeUsing the LCD Monitor 2 Replaying Mode2 Shooting Mode Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor MF Manual Focus Indicator Aperture Value Recordable Images or2 Shooting Mode Shutter Speed Recordable Movie Time Spot AE Point sec Frame AF FrameUsing the LCD Monitor continued 2 Replaying ModeFile Number Image Number Shooting and Total Date / Time Display Image Total Aperture Value Shutter Speed Histogram Movie LengthNotice Concerning Shooting About the HistogramOverexposure Warning Using the Viewfinder to Shoot Image Seen in Viewfinder vs. Recorded ImageShooting with an Off-Center AF Frame Selected Pressing the Shutter Button Pressing HalfwayPressing Fully Pressing the Shutter Button continued AF-assist BeamUsing the Zoom Focal Length Telephoto / Wide AngleDigital Zoom to zoom outSelecting Menus and Settings 2 Select a menu item using C or D on the multicontroller3 Select setting contents using B or A on the multicontroller button or theSelecting Settings by Pressing the Button 2 Switch between menu tabs using B or A on the multicontroller3 Select a menu item using C or D on the multicontroller 4 Select setting contents using B or A on the multicontrollerMenu Settings and Factory Defaults ButtonSelecting Menus and Settings continued Available SettingsAvailable Settings Set upMenu Item MenuChanging My Camera Settings Customizing the Camera My Camera Settings3 Select the My Camera menu using A on the multicontroller 4 Select a menu item using C or D on the multicontroller5 Select setting content using B or A on the multicontroller button closes the menu and makes the settings takePress the buttonRegistering My Camera Settings Slide the power/replay lever4 Select the My Camera menu using A on the multicontroller Registering CF Card Images and Soundsappears File Format of My Camera Settings Start-up Sound, Operation Sound, Selftimer Sound and Shutter SoundStart-up Image Shooting - Letting the Camera Select Settings Auto Mode1 Check that the camera is in Shooting mode p Turn the shooting mode dial toAuto Mode continued Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode p2 Select OK using B or A on the multicontroller and press Reviewing an Image Right after ShootingReviewing the Image Changing the Recording Format Right after Shooting2 Select a Review setting and press the button Changing the Image Display DurationIn the Rec. menu, select ReviewChanging the Resolution and Compression 3 Select L* 2272 x 1704 using C or D on the multicontroller1 Turn the shooting mode dial to the desired Shooting mode 2 Press the / / buttonSelect the resolution you wish to set Volume of an image approximate p.173 Types of CF cards and resolution pResolution and Compression after Change Settings change to those of the next modeChanging the File Format 1 Turn the shooting mode dial to , , , or2 Press the 3 Select L* 2272 x 1704 using C or D on the multicontroller4 Select RAW using B or A on the multicontroller 5 Press or the / / button 6 Shoot the imageShooting - Letting the Camera Select Settings Using the Flash Setting the Red-eye Reduction Function1 Press the button to switch between flash modes Shoot the imageSetting the Slow Synchro 1 In the Rec. menu, set Red-eye to On1 In the Rec. menu, set Slow Synchro to On Portrait Mode Landscape ModeTurn the shooting mode dial toNight Scene Mode Fast ShutterTurn the shooting mode dial to Turn the shooting modeSlow Shutter Turn the shootingmode dial to Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode pStitch Assist Mode Framing a Subject2 Select the shooting sequence using B or ShootingA on the multicontroller and press 3 Shoot the first image5 Use the same procedures to shoot the remaining frames 4 Compose and shoot the second image so that it overlaps the first6 Press after the last shot Minor discrepancies in the overlap can be corrected with the softwareMovie Mode Turn the shooting mode dial toPress the shutter button all the way Press the shutter button all the way to stop recording the movieMacro Mode button to turn the LCD monitor onPress the Press theSelf-Timer Drive mode using C or D on3 Select or using B or A on the multicontroller and press 2 the multicontrollerSee Selecting Menus and Settings p Digital Zoom1 Press the Turn the shooting mode dial to any Shooting mode except forContinuous Shooting 3 Select4 Press the shutter button halfway to lock the focus Press the shutter button all the way to shootProgram AE Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects2 Shoot the image Turn the shooting mode dial toProgram AE continued Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode pDifferences and Similarities between theandModes Setting the Shutter Speed 2 Select a speed using B or A on the multicontroller3 Shoot the image Turn the shooting mode dial toSetting the Shutter Speed continued Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode pShutter Speed Display Setting the Aperture 2 Select a value using B or A on the multicontrollerTurn the shooting mode dial to 3 Shoot the imageSetting the Aperture continued Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode pAperture Value Display 2 Select a shutter speed using B or A on the multicontroller 3 Select an aperture value using C or D on the multicontroller4 Shoot the image Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and ApertureWhen the Shooting Mode dial is set to, , , or Selecting an AF FramePress PressWhen the Shooting Mode dial is set to , , or PressPress 4 Shoot the imageSelecting an AF Frame continued Regarding the AF FrameSwitching between Light Metering Modes button to turn on the LCD monitorbutton to select the 2 metering mode3 In the Rec. menu, select Spot AE Point 4 Select the Center or AF Point option then press the button5 Shoot the image See Selecting Menus and Settings pAdjusting the Exposure Setting the White Balance 2 Select * Auto using C or D on the multicontroller3 Select the desired setting using B or A on the multicontroller 4 Press or the / / button 5 Shoot the imageSetting a Custom White Balance Auto using C or D on the2 multicontroller 5 Press or the / / buttonSetting the White Balance continued 6 Shoot the image2 Select * Effect Off using C or D on the multicontroller Changing the Photo Effect3 Select the desired setting using B or A on the multicontroller buttonContrast Sharpness4 Press or the / / button 5 Shoot the image Saturation2 Select * ISO Speed using C or D on the multicontroller Changing the ISO Speed3 Select the desired setting using B or A on the multicontroller 1 Press the2 Select * BKT-Off using C or D on the multicontroller 4 Expand or contract the range using B or A on the multicontrollerAuto Exposure Bracketing AEB Mode 1 Press the6 Shoot the image Shooting - Selecting Particular EffectsFocus Bracketing Focus-BKT Mode Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects Locking the Exposure Setting AE Lock Selecting an AF frame p Switching Between Light Metering Modes pThe AE lock function cannot be used when the LCD monitor is off Locking the Flash Exposure Setting FE Lock multicontroller cancels the FE lockicon appears on the LCD monitorSwitching between the Built-in Flash Adjustment Settings Compensating the Flash Adjustment +/- FlashAdjust the compensation using B or A Select Flash Adjust from theFlash Output using C or D on Compensating the Flash OutputAdjust the compensation using B or A Switching between the Built-in Flash Adjustment Settings continuedSwitching the Timing at which the Flash Fires curtain settingcurtain setting Image shot with the 1st2 Select an interval time using B or A on the multicontroller 4 Select the number of shots using B or A on the multicontrollerShooting Images at Set Intervals Intervalometer 1 Select Intervalometer from the Rec. menuPress the shutter button down regardless of the power-saving function settingsthe interval shooting session will be cancelled card slot/battery coverShooting Problem Subjects for the Autofocus Shooting with Focus LockAim the AF frame at an object at a similar distance to the 2 subject you wish to shootPress the shutter button halfway to lock the focus. Keep it 2 pressed and press the1 Press the button to turn on the LCD monitorShooting in Manual Focus Mode Press and hold thebutton, then use 2 C or D on the multicontrollerUsing the Manual Focus in Combination with the Auto Focus Focus the camera with the manual focusthe current focusing point PressSaving Custom Settings Settings that can be saved to the mode2 Set the setting contents you wish to save Select Save settings from theSetting the Auto Rotate Function 1 Select Auto Rotate in the Set up menuSelect On and press the See Selecting Menus and Settings pResetting the File Numbers 1 In the Set up menu, select File No. Reset2 Select On or Off and press the button See Selecting Menus and Settings pSlide the power/replay lever to the 2 Move between images using B or A on the multicontrollerDisplaying Images Individually ReplayingCancelling the Magnified Display 1 Slide the power/replay lever to the rightMagnifying Images 2 Slide the zoom lever towardSlide the power/replay lever to the right Viewing Images in Sets of Nine Index ReplayPress the buttonJumping Between Images button while in single replay p. 105 or index1 replay p 2 The displayed images change2 Select a movie using B or A on the multicontroller and press 3 Select using B or A on the multicontroller and pressPausing and Resuming Play Viewing MoviesEditing Movies 6 Select Save using C or D on the multicontroller 7 Select Overwrite or New File using B or A on the multicontrollerRotating Images in the Display 1 Selectmenu.Rotate from the Replaypress See Selecting Menus and Settings p2 Select Record using B or A on the multicontroller, then press Attaching Sound Annotations to ImagesPlaying back the Sound Annotations Erasing the Sound AnnotationsB or A on the multicontroller 3 Select Start using C or D on the When the slide show is over, press thePausing and Resuming a Slide Show Automated Playback Slide Show3 Choose Select using D, and B or A on the multicontroller and press Selecting Images for Slide Shows1 Display the slide show menu p 4 Mark images to include in the showAdjusting the Play Time and Repeat Settings Select Set up using B or A on the3 Select Play Time or Repeat using C or D on the multicontroller 4 Select a setting using B or A on the multicontrollerThe set up menu closes Press thebutton The display interval may vary somewhat for some imagesProtecting Images 1 In the Replay menu, select Protect and pressSee Selecting Menus and Settings p press3 Select Erase using B or A on the multicontroller and press Erasing Images IndividuallyErasing 1 Set the camera to the replay mode pErasing All Images 1 In the Replay menu, select Erase all and press2 Select OK using B or A on the multicontroller and press See Selecting Menus and Settings p1 In the Set up menu, select Format and press Formatting a CF Card2 Select OK using B or A on the multicontroller and press See Selecting Menus and Settings pAbout Printing PrintingPrint Settings for Direct Print Function DPOF Print SettingsTransfer Settings DPOF Settings Selecting from the Print Order MenuDirect Print Function Reset p Turns the menu on/offNumber of copies Borders pConnecting the Camera to a Printer Connecting to a Direct Print Function Compatible PrinterConnect the camera and printer using the direct interface cable 1 Turn off the camera pConnecting Bubble Jet Printer to the Camera 4 Press the printer’s ON/OFF button to turn on the powerConnect the camera and printer using the cable When the printer is properly connected to theConnecting the Camera to a Printer continued 1 Choose an image using B or A on the multicontroller and press 3 Choose Print using C, D, B or A on the multicontroller and pressSelecting the Number of Copies p Setting the Print Style p PrintingCancel Printing Printing ErrorsPrinting continued Setting the Print Settings Direct Print Function Setting the Print StyleSelecting the Number of Copies press again Setting the Printing Area Trimming 1 In Replaying mode, press and choose Trimming using C or D on themulticontroller and press again Press the3 Press the button to close the setting menu Setting the Portion of the Trimming Frame2 Trim the Image Changing the Size of the Trimming FramePrint Settings DPOF Print Settings 2 Select Order using B or A on the multicontroller and pressSelecting Images for Printing 1 In the Replay menu, select Print Order and press3 Select images for printing Single ImagesAll the Images on a CF Card Print Settings DPOF Print Settings continuedPrint Type Setting the Print StyleSelect Standard, Index or Both Date File NoPrint Settings DPOF Print Settings continued Press theResetting the Print Settings 2 Select Reset using B or A on the multicontroller and pressSelect OK using B or A on the 3 multicontroller and pressPrinting with DPOF Print Settings 2 Select Print using C, D, B or A on the multicontroller and press3 Set the print style settings as required 4 Select OK using C, D, B or A on the multicontroller and pressRestarting Printing Image Transfer Settings DPOF Transfer Order Selecting Images for Transferring1 In the Replay menu, select Transfer Order and press 2 Select Order using B or A on the multicontroller and press3 Select images for transferring Press thebutton Single Images4 Turn on the TV and switch it to Video mode Viewing Images on a TV Setterminal on the camera 5 Turn on the camera in Shooting mode or Replaying mode pDownloading Directly from a CF Card Downloading Images to a ComputerConnecting the Camera to a Computer Via the USB Cable 1 Connect the supplied USB interface cable to the computer’sUSB port and the camera’s terminal Setting the Communication Mode Set Up menu, select Communication3 Select Normal or PTP using B or A on the multicontroller Check that the camera is not connected to the computerRec. Menu List of Menu Options and MessagesAppendix Sets the output of the AF-assist beamLCD monitor after the shutter button is Replay Menu Sets the images that will be transferredSet up Menu Set up menu and each soundOff Still beeps to warn of an error automatically powers down after aSet up Menu continued shutter button is pressed all the wayAppendix Sets how file numbers are assigned toSets whether or not images shot with Set up Menu continued Sets the video output signal standardMy Camera Menu Sets the start-up image when you turnSets the start-up sound when you turn The settings of each For details, see the table belowMy Camera Menu continued My Camera menuResetting the Settings to Default 3 Select OK using B or A on the multicontroller, then press1 Turn on the camera 2 Press the button for longer than 5 secondsList of Messages because the image has some sound file recorded in an No Paper No print headNo print head is installed in the printer Using an AC Adapter Kit Optional AppendicesAlways turn the camera’s power off before connecting or disconnecting the compact power adapter p Using a Car Battery Charger Optional Using the Waterproof Case Optional The display location cannot be moved up and down in magnified replayAppendix Camera Care and Maintenance Troubleshooting Insufficient battery voltageClose the CF card slot/battery cover, then turn off the AppendixTroubleshooting continued Switching between Light Metering Modes pthe ISO Speed p Switching between Light Metering Modes p Set the exposure compensation to a negative - settingSet the video system to the appropriate setting, NTSC or AppendixSpecifications PowerShot S45Creative zone Program, Shutter Speed Priority, Aperture Priority Image zone Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Fast Shutter, SlowImage output to Card Photo Printer CP-100 / CP-10 and Bubble Jet Battery Performance Battery Pack NB-2L at full charge Specifications continuedCF Cards and Estimated Capacities Recordable Images Approximate Image File Sizes EstimatedMovie MoviesBattery Pack NB-2L Battery Charger CB-2LT / CB-2LTECompact Power Adapter CA-PS700 Car Battery Charger CBC-NB2 OptionalDimensions WeightCompactFlash Card Card slot typeIndex Appendix Page FCC Notice Canadian Radio Interference RegulationsRéglementation canadienne sur les interférences radio Digital Camera, Model PC1033Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Default setting Setting selection is possible CDI-E064-010 XXXXXXX2002 CANON INC PRINTED IN JAPAN